Lakemariam Worku is a 33-year-old atmospheric science PhD student from Ethiopia. He attended A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina, and is currently working on his research. His interest in meteorology began in his childhood when he would visit a meteorology station with his friend whose father was a meteorology observer. This fascination led him to join the meteorology department at Arba Minch University in Ethiopia. After graduation, he worked for the national meteorology agency of Ethiopia for seven years before moving to the United States. Worku has traveled extensively for conferences and training, visiting countries such as China, Russia, Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, and Qatar. His research topic focuses on the relationship between the Madden-Julian Oscillation and the equatorial waves in the diurnal cycle over the maritime continent. He is planning to publish his research soon, possibly in an AMS journal like the Journal of Climate or Monthly Weather Review. Worku is a member of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and plans to continue his membership after graduation. He finds the resources provided by the AMS, including the Bulletins and the website, extremely valuable for his research.

Scope and Content Note:
This interview with Lakemariam Worku, conducted by Jinny Nathans, the archivist at AMS, on April 17th, provides insight into Worku's journey in the field of meteorology. The interview covers his early interest in meteorology, his education and work experience in Ethiopia, his move to the United States, and his ongoing PhD research. Worku discusses his travels for conferences and training, highlighting his experiences in China and Russia. He also talks about his research topic, which explores the relationship between the Madden-Julian Oscillation and the equatorial waves in the diurnal cycle over the maritime continent. The interview also touches on Worku's membership with the AMS. He shares his appreciation for the resources provided by the AMS, including the Bulletins and the website, which he uses extensively for his research. He also expresses his intention to continue his AMS membership after graduation and to encourage others to join. Towards the end of the interview, Worku discusses his plans for the future, which include engaging in research work, possibly at a university or a laboratory. He also mentions his plans to visit his home country, Ethiopia, soon.